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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

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Director: David Leaf
Release date: 2008-04-05
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David Leaf Productions

About James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston is a 2008 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by David Leaf, starring Cornel West, James Brown and Muhammad Ali. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cast

Cornel West

Self (as Dr. Cornel West)

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Michael Ambrosino

Self

Tom Atkins

Self

Charles Bobbitt

Self (as Charles Bobbit)

Bobby Byrd

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Coretta Scott King

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?+

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?+

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston stars Cornel West, James Brown, Muhammad Ali, Michael Ambrosino and Tom Atkins.

When did James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston come out?+

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston is a 2008 movie directed by David Leaf.

What genre is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?+

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?+

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston was directed by David Leaf.